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Justin Jitae Chon (born May 29, 1981), commonly known as Justin Chon, is a famous American actor and film producer.
He is known for directing three films: Gu Ke (2017), Purple Lady (2019), and Blue Bayou (2021).
In addition, Justin Chon also won the award for his role in the movie ” Twilight movie series. In addition, Chon is also a famous member of the Korean pop music parody group Boys General Asian.
American actor and filmmaker
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| full name: | Justin Gitai Chan |
| stage name: | Justin Qian |
| date of birth: | May 29, 1981 (43 years old) |
| place of birth: | Garden Grove, California, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| educate: | University of Southern California |
| high: | 1.67 m |
| parents: | Shangchun, Jingchun |
| brothers and sisters: | 1 |
| spouse: | Sasha Yegorova (m. 2014) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | 1 |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Justin Chon, a famous American media person, was born in Garden Grove, California, USA on May 29, 1981. His father Sang Chon and mother Kyung Chon both have artistic backgrounds. His father was a child star in South Korea, and his mother is a talented pianist.
Justin Chon is a Korean-American who grew up in the vibrant California metropolis of Irvine and later entered the famous University of Southern California.
Justin has a younger brother whose identity the media is unaware of, nor his illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
Profession
Justin Chon’s acting journey began in 2005 when he made his debut on the small screen in hit TV series such as Jack and Bobby and Taki and LucyHowever, it wasn’t until 2006 that he really rose to fame, captivating audiences with his role as Wu Peterson in the Disney Channel movie Oldboy Wu Wendi: A Returning Warrior.
His talent and personality are fully reflected in the following films: The Hangover (Part 2) in 2011, G.I. Joe: Retaliation year 2013, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010. Chon has proven himself to be a skilled actor with his impressive performances in a variety of genres.
Justin Chon wrote and starred in the film Gu Kehis 2017 directorial debut. The film tells the story of two Korean-American brothers who run a shoe store in Los Angeles during the 1992 riots. Gu Ke The film received critical and commercial acclaim, winning the prestigious Next Audience Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Purple Lady is Justine Chin’s second directorial effort. It tells the story of a Korean-American woman’s difficult journey of taking care of her aging father. The film received positive feedback from critics and audiences. Purple Lady It received critical acclaim and commercial success.
Justin Chon makes his directorial debut at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival with his third film, Blue BayouThis emotional film tells the story of a Korean-American who has lived most of his life in the United States but faces deportation back to South Korea.
Awards and nominations
- Sundance Film Festival
- 2017 NEXT Audience Award: Gook
- 2017 Gook Best Director Jury Award
- Independent Spirit Awards
- 2018 Gook One to Watch Award
- Deauville Film Festival
- 2021 Blue Bayou Audience Award
social media
- Instagram: @justinchon
- Twitter: @JustinChon
- Facebook: @justinchon123
- YouTube: Justin Money
personal life
Justin Chon, a talented 43-year-old actor, has found love and companionship in the arms of Sasha Egorova, a talented Russian artist and actor.
The dynamic duo first met in college and have been inseparable ever since, solidifying their commitment to each other by getting married in October 2014.
In December 2017, the couple’s joy doubled when they welcomed their baby, a beautiful daughter.
Filmography
- 2005 Jack and Bobby
- 2006 OC, California (OC)
- 2006 Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
- 2007 Hacker!
- 2007-2008 Jordan
- 2008 Twilight
- 2009 New Moon
- Eclipse 2010
- 2009 Crossover
- 2011 Big Mac
- 2016-2017 Dr. Ken
- 2013 21 years and over
- 2016Seoul Search
- 2014 Green Dragon’s Revenge
- 2020 Homecoming
- 2021-2022 Casa Grandes
- 2021 Blue Estuary
- 2022 Pachinko
net worth
Justin Chon is an American actor and director with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Throughout his career, he has showcased his talents in films including twilight, 21 and aboveand Gu Ke.
In addition to acting, Chon has directed three films including Purple Lady and Blue Bayou.
